Animal welfare on League of Women Voters agenda

Animal welfare, animal control and no-kill alternatives for the feral dog population in Clermont County will be discussed during the Clermont League of Women Voters next meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Union Township Civic Center.

American Indians had no problem with unwanted dogs. They appreciated them and used dogs three ways: to pull sleds, hunt, and eat.

In China, Indonesia, Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Polynesia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Vietnam, and in the Arctic and Antarctic, abandoned dogs are not a problem either. They simply move from the household to the menu and are eaten. In outlying communities in the U.S., abandoned dogs are kept to a minimum by coyotes - who also eat them.

This is ghastly according to some. Most Americans, being civilized and empathetic folk, dump them out by the road or take their unwanted pets to animal shelters, where cars or unhappy animal welfare workers kill them. But at least we don't eat them.

If any of this bothers or interests you, come to the League of Women Voters meeting and participate in a discussion about animal welfare, animal control and no-kill alternatives for the feral population here in the county. Listen, learn and inform yourself. No problem goes away through wishing.

Bring a friend, bring a sibling, or bring a spouse. Remember, the League is not just for women, it welcomes members of all genders. This is an open meeting.

Thankfully, no meal will be served.

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Animal welfare on League of Women Voters agenda

Animal welfare, animal control and no-kill alternatives for the feral dog population in Clermont County will be discussed during the Clermont League of Women Voters next meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,